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QNAP TS-364 vs QNAP TS-462
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-3644 of 8 differing specs (CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-364 for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTS-462 for small offices sharing files
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-364 leads on 4 (CPU cores, base RAM, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-462 on 3 (drive bays, max RAM, and USB ports); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-462 scores 96/100 against 88/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-364 and QNAP TS-462 compare. Drive bays: the TS-462 at 4 bays versus 3 bays for the TS-364, 1 bay more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-462 ranks in the bottom 35% and the TS-364 in the bottom 12%. The TS-364 leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-364 ranks in the top 22% and the TS-462 in the bottom 9%. On base RAM, the TS-364 posts 8 GB and the TS-462 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-364 ranks in the top 23% and the TS-462 in the bottom 47%. Max RAM: the TS-462 at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TS-364, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-462 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-364 in the bottom 25%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-364 leads
- TS-364 4 cores vs the TS-462 at 2 cores
- the TS-364 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-364 in the top 22%, TS-462 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-364 leads
- TS-364 8 GB vs the TS-462 at 4 GB
- the TS-364 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-364 in the top 23%, TS-462 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-462 leads
- TS-462 16 GB vs the TS-364 at 8 GB
- the TS-462 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-462 in the bottom 48%, TS-364 in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-364 | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% | 4WINbottom 35% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 5.33 LWINtop 12% | 6.35 Ltop 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-364 | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% | 4WINbottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.9 GHztop 39% | 2.9 GHztop 39% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 2.6 kgWINtop 18% | 2.88 kgtop 19% |
| Volume | 5.33 LWINtop 12% | 6.35 Ltop 22% |
| Operating power | 32.8 Wtop 23% | 32.4 Wtop 23% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-364 | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 26.3WIN | 20.6 |
| Lightness percentile | 82WIN | 81 |
| Compactness percentile | 88.9WIN | 77.8 |
| Home media server fit | 88 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 53 | 64WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 21 | 40WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 63WIN | 61 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-364 (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-462 (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-364 leads
- Volume: 5.33 L vs 6.35 L
- Weight: 2.6 kg vs 2.88 kg
More TS-462 leads
- Drive bays: 4 bays vs 3 bays
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 2.5 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-462 8.1 W vs 10.9 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-462 0.72 kg vs 0.87 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-462 12 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Operating power: TS-364 32.8 W, TS-462 32.4 W
Same on both
- boost clock 2.9 GHz, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, LAN ports 1
- M.2 slots 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-462 96 vs 88
- Small-office file server: TS-462 64 vs 53
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-462 40 vs 21
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-364 63 vs 61
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-364 or the QNAP TS-462?
- The TS-462, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-364.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-364 or the QNAP TS-462?
- The TS-462, with 4 bays against 3 bays for the TS-364.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-364 or the QNAP TS-462?
- The TS-364, with 2.6 kg against 2.88 kg for the TS-462.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-364 and the QNAP TS-462?
- A home media server: the TS-462. A small-office file server: the TS-462. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-364. (based on our own use-case index)